Name:   dogleg - Subject:   Dock lights, can you turn them off pls? Date:   4/11/2015 1:36:06 PM

I'm glad the issue of light pollution on the lake is getting some attention. We've had our place since 1962 and I've always enjoyed the dark skies about as much as the daytime activities. It seems this idea that your place has to be lit like a used car lot and all night is a fairly recent development. I understand change, growth and development but without some regulation regarding what's important, the quality of Lake Martin will unavoidably deteriorate. About 5 years ago a guy across the slough from Turner Point improved his boat hour and attempted to light the whole area from the peak of his A-frame house with a light I am sure he got from an aircraft supply house. I can literally do very crisp shadow puppets on the side of my boat house when it's on. I'm thankful that for the past three years he has moderated the use of it drastically...and I've been over thee and can see where he might not realize how big a problem it was. So at least, unless you're needing it right that minute, turn the light off....and don't get me stated on dawn to duskers